
Text -- 1 Chronicles 29:26-30 (NET)




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Wesley: 1Ch 29:26 - -- _This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon and upon that occasion proceeded to give a farther account of Solomon's actual settlemen...
_This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon and upon that occasion proceeded to give a farther account of Solomon's actual settlement in his kingdom, returns to his main business, to give an account of the close of David's reign and life. He here brings him to the end of his day, leaves him asleep, and draws the curtains about him.

Wesley: 1Ch 29:28 - -- That is, he had enough of this world, and of the riches of and honour of it; and he knew when he had enough. He was satisfied with it, and very willin...
That is, he had enough of this world, and of the riches of and honour of it; and he knew when he had enough. He was satisfied with it, and very willing to go to a better place.

Wesley: 1Ch 29:29 - -- In the chronicles of the kingdom, which were written by Nathan and Gad, who were not only prophets, but historiographers out of which either they or s...
In the chronicles of the kingdom, which were written by Nathan and Gad, who were not only prophets, but historiographers out of which either they or some other prophets took by the direction of God's spirit such passages, as were most important and useful for the church in succeeding ages.

Wesley: 1Ch 29:30 - -- The changes which befel him; both his troubles, and his successes, the word time or times being often put for things done or happening in them.
The changes which befel him; both his troubles, and his successes, the word time or times being often put for things done or happening in them.
JFB -> 1Ch 29:26
Clarke: 1Ch 29:28 - -- And he died - David, at his death, had every thing that his heart could wish
1. A good old age, having lived as long as living cou...
And he died - David, at his death, had every thing that his heart could wish
1. A good old age, having lived as long as living could be desirable, and having in the main enjoyed good health
2. Full of days; having lived till he saw every thing that he lived for either accomplished or in a state of forwardness
3. Full of riches; witness the immense sums left for the temple
4. Full of honorer; having gained more renown than any crowned head ever did, either before his time or since - laurels that are fresh to the present hour.

Clarke: 1Ch 29:29 - -- The acts of David - first and last - Those which concerned him in private life, as well as those which grew out of his regal government. All these w...
The acts of David - first and last - Those which concerned him in private life, as well as those which grew out of his regal government. All these were written by three eminent men, personally acquainted with him through the principal part of his life; these were Samuel and Gad the seers, and Nathan the prophet. These writings are all lost, except the particulars interspersed in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, none of which are the records mentioned here.

Clarke: 1Ch 29:30 - -- The times that went over him - The transactions of his reign, and the occurrences and vicissitudes in his own kingdom, as well as those which were o...
The times that went over him - The transactions of his reign, and the occurrences and vicissitudes in his own kingdom, as well as those which were over all the kingdoms of the countries, i.e., in the surrounding nations, in most of which David had a share during his forty years’ reign. Relative to the character of David, see a few remarks in the note on 1Ki 2:10 (note); and see more at the end of the Psalms
Dr. Delaney gives a just view of his character in a few words: "To sum up all, David was a true believer, a zealous adorer of God, teacher of his law and worship, and inspirer of his praise. A glorious example, a perpetual and inexhaustible fountain of true piety. A consummate and unequalled hero; a skillful and fortunate captain; a steady patriot; a wise ruler; a faithful, generous, and magnanimous friend; and, what is yet rarer, a no less generous and magnanimous enemy. A true penitent, a divine musician, a sublime poet, and an inspired prophet. By birth, a peasant; by merit, a prince; in youth, a hero; in manhood, a monarch; and in age, a saint."The matter of Uriah and Bath-sheba is his great but only blot! There he sinned deeply; and no man ever suffered more in his body, soul, and domestic affairs, than he did in consequence. His penitence was as deep and as extraordinary as his crime; and nothing could surpass both but that eternal mercy that took away the guilt, assuaged the sorrow, and restored this most humbled transgressor to character, holiness, and happiness. Let the God of David be exalted for ever
Defender: 1Ch 29:29 - -- The author of 1 Chronicles (presumably Ezra) drew on earlier writings for his histories. However, while indicating this historical authenticity, in no...
The author of 1 Chronicles (presumably Ezra) drew on earlier writings for his histories. However, while indicating this historical authenticity, in no way does it minimize the fact that what he finally wrote down had been "God-breathed" (2Ti 3:16).

Defender: 1Ch 29:29 - -- The "book of Samuel the seer" undoubtedly means 1 and 2 Samuel. However, the books of Nathan and Gad have been lost. Other ancient books mentioned in ...
The "book of Samuel the seer" undoubtedly means 1 and 2 Samuel. However, the books of Nathan and Gad have been lost. Other ancient books mentioned in the Old Testament include the book of Jasher (Jos 10:13; 2Sa 1:18); the book of the acts of Solomon (1Ki 11:41); the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah (1Ki 14:29); the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite and the visions of Iddo the seer (2Ch 9:29); the book of Shemaiah the prophet (2Ch 12:15); the story of the book of the kings (2Ch 24:27); the book of Jehu (2Ch 20:34); and the book of the wars of the Lord (Num 21:14). Probably none of these were divinely inspired, as our present canonical books, but the portions incorporated by Ezra or others in their own inspired writings were used by inspiration."


TSK: 1Ch 29:28 - -- he died : David at his death had every thing that his heart could wish: ""he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour;""having gained ...
he died : David at his death had every thing that his heart could wish: ""he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour;""having gained more renown than any crowned head ever did. ""David,""says Dr. Delaney, ""was a true believer, a zealous adorer of God, teacher of His law and worship, and inspirer of His praise; a glorious example, a perpetual and inexhaustible fountain of true piety; a consummate and unrivalled hero; a skilful and successful captain; a steady patriot; a wise ruler; a faithful, generous, and magnanimous friend; and what is yet rarer, a no less generous and magnanimous enemy; a true penitent, a divine musician, a sublime poet, and an inspired prophet. By birth a peasant, by merit a prince! In youth a hero, in manhood a monarch, and in age a saint."
a good old age : Gen 15:15, Gen 25:8; Job 5:26; Pro 16:31; Act 13:36

TSK: 1Ch 29:29 - -- the acts : 1Ki 11:41, 1Ki 14:29; Heb 11:32, Heb 11:33
book : or, history, Heb. words
Samuel : 1Sa 9:9
Nathan : 2Sa 7:2-4, 2Sa 12:1-7
Gad the seer : 1C...
the acts : 1Ki 11:41, 1Ki 14:29; Heb 11:32, Heb 11:33
book : or, history, Heb. words
Samuel : 1Sa 9:9
Nathan : 2Sa 7:2-4, 2Sa 12:1-7
Gad the seer : 1Ch 21:9-11

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Barnes: 1Ch 29:29 - -- On the character of the works alluded to, see Introduction to Chronicles. Gad the seer - Gad is not given here the same title as Samuel. Samue...
On the character of the works alluded to, see Introduction to Chronicles.
Gad the seer - Gad is not given here the same title as Samuel. Samuel’ s title is one, apparently, of higher dignity, applied only to him and to Hanani 2Ch 16:7, 2Ch 16:10. Gad’ s is a far commoner title; it is applied to his contemporaries Asaph 2Ch 29:30, Heman 1Ch 25:5, and Jeduthun 2Ch 35:15, to Iddo 2Ch 9:29; 2Ch 12:15, to Jehu, the son of Hanani 2Ch 19:2, and to the prophet Amos Amo 7:12. When "seers"are spoken of in the plural, it is the term almost universally used, only one instance Isa 30:10 occurring to the contrary.

Barnes: 1Ch 29:30 - -- The times that went over him - i. e., the events that happened to him. Compare Psa 31:15. All the kingdoms of the countries - The kingdom...
The times that went over him - i. e., the events that happened to him. Compare Psa 31:15.
All the kingdoms of the countries - The kingdoms, i. e., of Moab, Ammon, Damascus, Zobah, etc. See the full phrase in 2Ch 17:10. Some account of these kingdoms would necessarily have been given in any history of David’ s reign.
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Poole: 1Ch 29:26 - -- This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon to be king, 1Ch 29:22 , and upon that occasion proceeded to give a further account of S...
This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon to be king, 1Ch 29:22 , and upon that occasion proceeded to give a further account of Solomon’ s actual settlement in his kingdom, and of his prosperous and glorious management of it, 1Ch 29:23-25 , he now returns to his main and proper business, to give an account of the close of David’ s reign and life. Thus , i.e. in manner hitherto expressed,
David— reigned & c.

Poole: 1Ch 29:28 - -- Full of days fully satisfied with the days which God had given him, having had the happiness to see his beloved Solomon settled in his throne, being ...
Full of days fully satisfied with the days which God had given him, having had the happiness to see his beloved Solomon settled in his throne, being now weary of this life, and desiring to be with God.

Poole: 1Ch 29:29 - -- Either in the two Books of Samuel, as they are now called, which were written part by Samuel, and part by Nathan and Gad; or in the annals or chroni...
Either in the two Books of Samuel, as they are now called, which were written part by Samuel, and part by Nathan and Gad; or in the annals or chronicles of that kingdom, which were written by Nathan and Gad, who were not only prophets, but historiographers or annalists; out of which they or some other prophets took, by the direction of God’ s Spirit, such passages as were most important and useful to the church and to the world in succeeding ages.

Poole: 1Ch 29:30 - -- The times that went over him i.e. the changes which befell him, both his persecutions and manifold troubles, and his great successes and achievements...
The times that went over him i.e. the changes which befell him, both his persecutions and manifold troubles, and his great successes and achievements; the word time or times being oft put for things done or happening in them, as Psa 31:15 87:5 .
Of the countries Heb. of these countries , to wit, bordering upon the land of Canaan, or not far from it.
Haydock: 1Ch 29:29 - -- Gad, the seer "of David," as he is sometimes styled. These three were well acquainted with David, (Calmet) and wrote the two first books of Kings; (...
Gad, the seer "of David," as he is sometimes styled. These three were well acquainted with David, (Calmet) and wrote the two first books of Kings; (Haydock) or at least those books are compiled from their memorials, (Calmet) if their works be lost, (Menochius) which is uncertain. (Worthington)

Haydock: 1Ch 29:30 - -- Under him in various tribulations, towards the end of his reign. (Vatable, &c.) ---
Those prophets recorded not only what regarded David, (Haydock)...
Under him in various tribulations, towards the end of his reign. (Vatable, &c.) ---
Those prophets recorded not only what regarded David, (Haydock) but also what happened of consequence, in other nations, with which he had any connections. ---
Of the. Syriac and Arabic, "of his land, or among the kings of his race." (Calmet) ---
David reduced under his dominion not only the nations which dwelt in Chanaan, but all those which had been promised to Israel. (Haydock)
Gill: 1Ch 29:26 - -- Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. As before related in this book, and in the second book of Samuel; his reign being long and glorio...
Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. As before related in this book, and in the second book of Samuel; his reign being long and glorious.

Gill: 1Ch 29:28 - -- And he died in a good old age,.... Being seventy years of age:
full of days, riches, and honour; had as much of either of them as he could wish for...
And he died in a good old age,.... Being seventy years of age:
full of days, riches, and honour; had as much of either of them as he could wish for; and having enough, he sought after, and was taken to the possession of, eternal life, durable riches, and honours, and glory, that fade not away:
and Solomon his son reigned in his stead; in full power and authority.

Gill: 1Ch 29:29 - -- Now the acts of David the king, first and last,.... All that he did that was memorable, both before he was king, and when king in Hebron, and then in ...
Now the acts of David the king, first and last,.... All that he did that was memorable, both before he was king, and when king in Hebron, and then in Jerusalem:
behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer; which were journals of his life and actions, begun by Samuel, and carried on by Nathan and Gad; out of which what is recorded in canonical Scripture was taken by divine direction, and preserved, while other writings are lost; or rather the book of Samuel designs the first book of Samuel, and the books of Nathan and Gad the second book of Samuel, by whom it was written.

Gill: 1Ch 29:30 - -- With all his reign and his might,.... The whole of it, and the mighty valiant acts done by him, the battles he fought, and the victories he obtained:
...
With all his reign and his might,.... The whole of it, and the mighty valiant acts done by him, the battles he fought, and the victories he obtained:
and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and all the kingdoms of the countries; things that were done in his time in Israel, and in the nations round about subdued by him, as Moab, Ammon, Syria, and Philistia.

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NET Notes: 1Ch 29:27 For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.


NET Notes: 1Ch 29:29 Heb “and the events of David the king, the former and the latter, look they are written in the annals of Samuel the seer, and in the annals of N...

NET Notes: 1Ch 29:30 Heb “with all his reign and his might, and the times which passed over him and over Israel and over all the kingdoms of the lands.”
Geneva Bible: 1Ch 29:29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they [are] written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of ( o ) Nathan the prophet...

Geneva Bible: 1Ch 29:30 With all his reign and his might, and the ( p ) times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.
( p ) Meaning ...

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TSK Synopsis -> 1Ch 29:1-30
TSK Synopsis: 1Ch 29:1-30 - --1 David, by his example and entreaty,6 causes the princes and people to offer willingly.10 David's thanksgiving and prayer.20 The people, having bless...
Maclaren -> 1Ch 29:30
Maclaren: 1Ch 29:30 - --The Waves Of Time
The Times That Went Over Him.'--1 Chron. 29:30.
This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is ref...
MHCC -> 1Ch 29:26-30
MHCC: 1Ch 29:26-30 - --When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance...
Matthew Henry -> 1Ch 29:23-30
Matthew Henry: 1Ch 29:23-30 - -- These verses bring king Solomon to his throne and king David to his grave. Thus the rising generation thrusts out that which went before, and says, ...
Keil-Delitzsch: 1Ch 29:26-27 - --
כּל־ישׂראל על (as in 1Ch 11:1; 1Ch 12:38), referring to the fact that David had been for a time king only over Judah, but had been recog...


Keil-Delitzsch: 1Ch 29:29-30 - --
On the authorities cited see the Introduction. וגו כּל־מלכוּתו עם goes with כּתוּבים הנּם : the acts of David ... are wr...
Constable: 1Ch 10:1--29:30 - --II. THE REIGN OF DAVID chs. 10--29
In all of Chronicles the writer assumed his readers' acquaintance with the ot...

Constable: 1Ch 17:1--29:30 - --E. God's Covenant Promises to David chs. 17-29
The dominating theme in 1 Chronicles is the Davidic Coven...

Constable: 1Ch 28:1--29:30 - --3. The third account of God's promises to David chs. 28-29
A primary concern of the Chronicler, ...
